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Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in latest ceasefire swap
Hamas releases three more Israelis, as 369 Palestinians are handed over in the sixth exchange in recent weeks.BBC News - 5d -
A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay
Steve Coleman was kept for 21 months after his parole date because the state could not find a nursing home placement.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange
Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Latest Israeli hostages to be freed named amid uncertainty over truce
Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen due to be exchanged for 369 Palestinian prisoners. Palestinian militant groups have named the three hostages they plan to free on Saturday in return ...The Guardian - 6d -
American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.CBS News - 5d -
Middle East latest: 3 Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release
The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on ...ABC News - 6d -
Execution date set for inmate who says death sentence is "long overdue"
Arizona has set an execution date for a convicted killer on death row, marking the state's return to the death penalty after more than a decade of issues.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former Inmates
The attacks occurred years earlier when Bennie Thorpe worked at a state women’s prison, his accusers said. Now he runs a prison where an inmate was fatally beaten by guards.The New York Times - 2d -
Scotland frees hundreds of inmates as U.K. grapples with prison overcrowding crisis
Hundreds of prisoners will be freed in Scotland as part of a broader emergency response to ease the burden of overcrowded prisons across the United Kingdom.NBC News - 2d -
Dominica crams thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
They’re known as “frog men,” inmates who are forced to sleep on prison floors across the Dominican Republic, often next to overflowing toilets or holes in the ground that serve as oneABC News - 1d -
Dominican Republic officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
A majority of inmates in the Dominican Republic languish in prison without ever having been charged with a crime, and activists warn they face inhuman conditions and a lack of medical care.NBC News - 1d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - 4h -
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
Lawyers for 25,000 people incarcerated in Arizona have asked a judge to take over health care operations in state-run prisons and appoint an official to run themABC News - Feb. 12 -
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Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues
Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Here’s a Look at the 3 Israeli Hostages Freed Saturday
The release of the three men was the fifth in a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Tears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home
"I don't know how to put it into words," says one of the hostages released from Gaza last month.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia, is freed
American teacher Marc Fogel landed back on U.S. soil Tuesday after spending more than three years in a Russian prison. Fogel was welcomed by President Trump at the White House shortly after his ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Russian money launderer to be freed in exchange for Marc Fogel
The Trump administration has agreed to send a convicted money launderer back to Russia in exchange for the release of American teacher Mark Fogel, a U.S. official told NBC News on Wednesday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Watch: Celebrations in Israel as three more hostages freed
Alexander Troufanov, Yair Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday morning.BBC News - 5d -
A Closer Look at the 3 Hostages Freed by Hamas
The release of the men, who include an American, was the sixth in a hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times - 5d -
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Watch: Crowds gather to welcome freed Palestinians prisoners
Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as Hamas freed three more hostagesBBC News - 5d -
Latest news on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Trump will announce new tariffs that will impact other nations. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what's behind Mr. Trump's global moves and their impact on American ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef: What's the latest?
After Lamar's show, a reminder of where we are now in the big rap feud, and exactly how we got here.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Examining the latest lawsuits against the Trump administration
Since his return to the White House, President Trump hasn't been shy about using his executive powers. However, many of his actions are being met with legal challenges. Skye Perryman, president and ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Stones: Latest City loss brings anger, frustration
John Stones admitted he was left feeling "anger and frustration" after Manchester City conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid on Tuesday.ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Latest weather forecast as winter storm slams the East
A winter storm is slamming parts of Virginia and reaching parts of New Jersey and the Northeast. Some roads are covered in snow and several weather-related traffic accidents have been reported. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine
President Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration brokers deals to procure detained Americans. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers news on ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Why Investors Appear Unfazed by the Latest Trump Tariffs
The dollar fell and global stock markets are holding up despite President Trump announcing his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.The New York Times - 6d -
The latest on Trump's immigration crackdown — and the reality of limited resources
Latino Republican lawmakers who approve of Trump are toeing a fine line between supporting his immigration crackdown and standing by their constituents.NBC News - 6d -
Latest news on Delta plane crash injured passengers
More than a dozen people were transported to hospitals after a Delta plane crashed in Toronto. Meagan Fitzpatrick, a reporter with CBC News, joins CBS News with more details.CBS News - 2d -
Texas, USC latest programs to nix spring games
Texas and USC have joined Nebraska in canceling their spring games.ESPN - 1h -
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Millionaire accused over 2017 murder of Maltese journalist freed on bail
Family of Daphne Caruana Galizia condemn delays in bringing Yorgen Fenech to trial after arrest in 2019. A millionaire businessman charged with the 2017 murder of the Maltese anti-corruption ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says
His wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Flamingos freed after smugglers bound wings and crammed into crates
Birds are discovered wrapped into packages and crammed inside crates, official photos show.BBC News - Feb. 10